…wanted by the police in connection with the m8rder of a young man in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. It was gathered that the young man identified as Chibunna, an only son of his parents, was st@bbed to d3ath over palm fruit. One Ogochukwu Nwaokeoma, confirmed the incident in a Facebook post on Monday, Aug…

Spain's government confirmed how long the CCSE certificate remains valid for foreigners applying for Spanish nationalityThe certification covers two groups of applicants, including Sephardic Jews and foreign residents living in SpainMany applicants pursuing Spanish citizenship may be unaware of the time limit attached…

APC in Abia State called on the state government to clear pension and gratuity arrears estimated at over N70 billionThe party said some retirees were receiving as little as N4,000 monthly, far below the N32,000 pension thresholdAPC also flagged reports of workers in some state agencies earning between N23,000 and N40,0…

As part of the efforts of the Federal Government to certify Nigerian artisans and make them worldwide recognised, the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has revealed that N587 million has been spent to enrol 7,795 artisans in its Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) Programme for international examination. The Director-General and Chi…

…had strengthened the APC ahead of future contests, urging members across the 30 local government areas to remain calm, united and committed. “Our responsibility now is to learn from the outcome, remain united and prepare for the future,” he said. Osun Election: APC chieftain urges members to remain united

…page on Monday, where he addressed guests, students and stakeholders at the Federal Government College, Warri. “Our beloved people, our honoured neighbours, our distinguished guests — we welcome you, with joy in our heart, to this first edition of the Warri Unity Games,” the monarch said. He said the games were designe…

…to them is to protect their political interests, get power and continue to have government resources keys if Nigerian masses push cars and smoke.Wicked people of people!'' by Linda Ikeji at 17/08/2026 2:04 PM | Share this Story

…opens portal, Nigerians can borrow Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Nigerian government is set to empower market women, small-scale traders, and artisans with access to zero-interest loans of up to N100,000 through its upcoming programmes, MarketMoni and TraderMoni.MarketMoni will provide market women with interest-…

…By Chancel Bomadi Sunday BURUTU – The leadership of Oboro community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State has denied allegations that its members abducted youths from neighbouring Alagbabiri community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, describing the claim as false and misleading. The community said the t…

…safety advisories and instructions issued during the sensitisation visits to local government areas before the election. “The corps members followed directives from the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters and the Southwest Area Office 1 while carrying out their election duties,” he stated. He also who disclosed that…

…hacking his mother, Olufunke Akoade, to death in Ore, headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday at about 5pm in the Powerline area of the community. It was gathered that the suspect allegedly attacked his mother with a machete, inflicting deep injuries that re…

…k!lled several people and injured others after invading communities in Ukum Local Government Area of the state. The attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday, August 16, 2026 in several communities in Mbazun Ward, including Mbaterem, Ayaba, Ikpur, Yina, Aboajio and Ukpen, according to statements by local officials a…

…the latest handed to Malians critical of the unstable west African country’s military government, which came to power following back-to-back coups in 2020 and 2021. Television and radio commentator Mohamed Youssouf Bathily – alias Ras Bath – was convicted by the court in Bamako of criminal conspiracy and discrediting t…

…by over 66,000 votesThe Osun governor secured victories in 19 of the state's 30 local government areas, including Osogbo, Iwo and Ife EastPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Former President Olusegun Obasanjo paid an unannounced congratulatory visit to Osun State Governor Ademola Adelek…

…solar market in 2025 after installations increased by 141 per cent year-on-year. The government’s DARES programme is also targeting renewable-energy access for more than 17 million Nigerians. This creates opportunities across installation, batteries, maintenance, financing and pay-as-you-go services.4. Used and refurbi…

…assurance on Sunday after meeting with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, at the Government House, Port Harcourt, for the second time in about two weeks. It said all members would be treated equally and with respect under the ongoing reconciliation process, regardless of their previous political differences. The…

…the Osun State governorship election. Aliyu said some APC members believed the Federal Government would ensure the party’s victory, leading them to underestimate Adeleke and his supporters. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, the APC chieftain said the assumption contributed to the party’s defeat in…

…casting his ballot at Model Central Primary School, Yalwan Duguri, in Alkaleri Local Government Area during the ongoing state local government elections. Mohammed said recent electoral developments, including the outcome of the Osun State governorship election, had demonstrated that federal influence could no longer gu…

…offered by the Debt Management Office, underscoring robust appetite for short-term government securities. The 364-day instrument was particularly sought after, recording 8.38 times coverage. Average Treasury bill yields rose by 50 basis points to 18.73 percent following the auction. FGN bond yields were broadly stable…

…and household welfare. The organisation called for greater collaboration among government, the private sector, development partners, academia, labour organisations, civil society and young Nigerians in developing solutions to accelerate inclusive economic growth. It described NES #32 as a platform for evidence-based di…

…ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections and form the next government in the state. The ADC State Chairman, Dr Sani Muhammad Gumel, stated this while addressing journalists, saying the APC’s control of government would not stop the opposition party from winning the election. Gumel said the p…

…requested an adjournment to enable the prosecution obtain further directives from the government. Magistrate Yusuf granted the request and adjourned the case until September 7, 2026, for the re-arraignment of the defendants. The prosecution alleged that Nura, described as the complainant's son, and Izzatu, his former w…

…8 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Bemgba Koughna, has visited Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State to assess the security situation following renewed threats allegedly posed by the Lakurawa terrorist group. The visit was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public…

…instituted against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the state government’s frozen bank account. The decision came after President Bola Tinubu intervened in the dispute and spoke with the governor following Adeleke’s victory in the August 15 governorship election. Speaking on Channels Television’…

Nigeria’s petrol subsidy could have cost the Federal Government as much as N53 trillion under current market conditions and pushed the naira to about N3,500 to the dollar, chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, has said. The post Fuel subsidy could have cost Nigeria N53trn, pushed naira to N3,500…